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How will the new credit card rules affect consumers?
Today a new bill was passed by the U.S. Senate with the intent of restricting abusive practices in the credit card industry. A House bill was passed on May 12th and will be reconc
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The next time you have house guests, follow these suggestions to make the stay easier on both you and your guests.
56 Life Hacks to Help You Win at Winter
Baby, it's cold outside. Make getting through winter a little tamer with this collection of warm-ups, icebreakers, and assorted wintry hacks.
12 Things You Need to Replace Right Now
If you're still using these 12 things, you could be exposing yourself to dangerous bacteria and chemicals. Discover what you need to replace now.
30 Household Products Vinegar Can Replace
Vinegar has at least 30 uses that make it a viable alternative to many household and personal products. Save money — the natural way, with vinegar.
11 Things You Can Do on Your Lunch Break to Change Your Life
After you finish stuffing your face at your desk, instead of returning to work (or Facebook), spend a few minutes focused on improving you.
6 Money Lessons We Could All Learn From Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
You can't switch on the TV or click open a web browser without running into The Rock. Find out how much that visibility is worth -- and what you can learn from it.
Save Money: Take the Boring Challenge
Most people think saving money has to be fun and exciting in order to work. Not so. I took The Boring Challenge and saved over $2,000. How much money will you save?
Now Is the Best Time in Years to Do a Credit Card Balance Transfer
A credit card balance transfer is a good first step toward debt reduction and a sounder financial footing. Here's why you shouldn't wait to use one.
6 Ways Meditation Can Make You a Money Master
Inner peace isn't just for your health. Mindfulness and patience could be the key to unlocking good financial management.
11 Smart, Frugal Things Every College Care Package Should Include
Skip the candy, ramen, and energy drinks. This is what every college student needs in their care package.
Make Easy Money and Learn a Thing or Two About Website Design
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This Is How You Stop Online Impulse Spending
Online retailers spend millions planning ways to get you to spend more on impulse buys. Take a few minutes to learn how to resist the urge.
The 5 Hardest-to-Kill Houseplants
No matter how black your thumb, these hardy indoor growers will keep green whatever the level of inattention and neglect you care to give them.
5 Times You Can Score a Great Deal on a New Car
While a brand-new car is not the most frugal way to buy a new-to-you set of wheels, if you must, let the calendar help you save some money.
I Went Christmas Shopping With Fake Money
I got all my husband's gifts with fake money -- and didn't break the law, either. I used store rewards, coupons, PayPal, Swagbucks and other bits and ends of things to give him a f
This Simple Journal May be the Fix for Your Finances
With an X here and an O there, your personal finance bullet journal can put you on the fast track to budgeting mastery.
15 Ways to Stay on Budget — Even With Your Spendy Friends
You don't have to give up spending time with your friends if you have decided to stop spending money. Here's what to do instead.
10 Incredible-but-True Facts About Eating Fruits and Vegetables
Tomatoes AREN'T a fruit (at least in America), and carrots don't help your eyes. Wait, what? Learn more about these and other surprising produce facts!
14 of the Best Free Things to Do Abroad
Finding just one amazing free activity in a foreign city can go a long way to putting your mind at rest that you’re not over-spending.